Ares Management reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(440 total reviews)
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Michael Arougheti

86% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ares Management has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ares Management employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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440 reviews
5.0
Jan 28, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

-Great accessible management -Very self-directed work, no one breathing down your neck as long as you are proactive -Hefty bonuses and promotion opportunities if you work hard -Flexible schedule if your position allows -Free parking -Onsite breakfast and lunch everyday -Fully stocked kitchen -Cool ERG programs and volunteer opportunities -Free stuff all the time -Cool parties and happy hours, lots of employee bonding opportunities

Cons

-Traditional management, although they are trying to be more progressive -Typical rich people vibes, can be intimidating -Raises aren't in line with current market trends, if you want something you have to ask for it

2.0
Sep 25, 2019

Was pretty terrible

Recommend
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Pros

Pay was really good even when compared to other PE firms

Cons

very high turnover in associate class every year. partners are pretty dumb

1.0
Jun 24, 2016

Big company, lots of politics

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and competitive salaries

Cons

It's a culture that is built on politics. It's a matter of who likes you and who has more power

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